Believers worldwide celebrate Eid al-Ghadir

Shia Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir. It is a day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor and Muslims’ next leader. The auspicious day marks the designation of Imam Ali as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Knowledge-bearer who is not purified can harm societies

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic highlighted that that knowledge-bearer who is not as yet purged and purified, will pose more danger than the ignorant person

Man cannot construct others unless he himself is constructed, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works explained that man cannot construct others unless he himself is constructed and the country cannot be constructed if others themselves are not constructed.

Late founder of Islamic Republic called Iran Imam Sadiq’s land

Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum turns into religious and academic activities

Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum is located to the south of Tehran in the Behesht-e Zahra (Paradise of Zahra) cemetery.

Imam Khomeini’s approach to politics was shaped by his deep spirituality

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, used to highlight the philosophy of divine feast during the holy month of Ramadan. He would insist on availing opportunities of self-training and self-purification during these divine days.

Growth or decline of nation depends on Workers, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini said that the growth or decline of a nation or country depends on performance of its laborers and workers. If a country inclines towards growth, it is with the hands of you the beloved workers that it inclines towards growth; and if a country tends towards decline, again it is with you that it tends towards decline.

Divine scriptures and belief in al-Mahdi

Citing many verses, Imam Khomeini used to maintain that the firm belief about emergence of the savior is well- established and confirmed by divine scriptures, the holy verses of noble Quran and other basic Islamic sources such as Hadiths narrated by the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.